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When to Plant Potatoes in New York

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 70–120 days

Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

Potatoes Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
New York CityMar 2 – Mar 16
BrooklynMar 4 – Mar 18
QueensMar 5 – Mar 19
ManhattanMar 2 – Mar 16
The BronxMar 4 – Mar 18
Staten IslandMar 5 – Mar 19
BuffaloMar 27 – Apr 10
JamaicaMar 5 – Mar 19
RochesterMar 27 – Apr 10
YonkersMar 23 – Apr 6
AstoriaMar 2 – Mar 16
SyracuseApr 1 – Apr 15
AmherstMar 27 – Apr 10
ElmhurstFeb 26 – Mar 12
CoronaFeb 26 – Mar 12
AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13
Richmond HillMar 5 – Mar 19
West AlbanyMar 30 – Apr 13
GreenburghMar 23 – Apr 6
New RochelleMar 4 – Mar 18
South Ozone ParkMar 5 – Mar 19
CheektowagaMar 27 – Apr 10
RidgewoodFeb 26 – Mar 12
Mount VernonMar 4 – Mar 18
Forest HillsFeb 26 – Mar 12
Jackson HeightsFeb 26 – Mar 12
BaysideFeb 26 – Mar 12
SchenectadyMar 30 – Apr 13
UticaApr 3 – Apr 17
BrentwoodMar 13 – Mar 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 267 New York cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all New York cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant potatoes in New York?

In a typical New York location, sow outdoors Mar 13 – Mar 27. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 26 in Elmhurst and as late as Apr 19 in Corning.

When is the last frost in New York?

The average last spring frost in New York ranges from March 26 in Elmhurst to May 17 in Corning, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do potatoes take to grow?

Potatoes typically take 70–120 days from planting to harvest. Plant seed potatoes 2-4 weeks before last frost, as soon as soil can be worked and is above 45F; light frost on emerging foliage is usually tolerated.

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